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7. Whitney Classic – California When: Late September/October adkmtbfestival.com+2southernliving.com+2A 136-mile endurance ride from the lowest to the highest point in the contiguous U.S.—Badwater Basin to Whitney Portal. Perfect for top-of-mountain profiles and long-haul load setups, and Bike-Hook frees up your rear for fuel, gear, or solar panels. Whitney Classic

🇦🇹 6. Salzkammergut, Austria – Lake Loops & Smooth Gravel A breathtaking blend of lakes, villages, and gravel-ready fire roads. Perfect for gravel bikes or light MTB. Ride Type: Gravel / Leisure Road Camper Perk: Safe, clean van park-ups near public beaches Tip: Bike-Hook for Ford Transit fits perfectly on Euro-style rear doors → Salzkammergut Bike Guide→ Cycling Routes Around Hallstatt

🏔️ Bend, Oregon Website: VisitBend.comEndless singletrack, forested routes, and a beer scene to match. Phil’s Trail System is legendary. Park your van, hook your bike, and ride straight into the pines.

✅ Full Rear Door Freedom Tired of massive swing gates or racks you have to remove just to open the doors? The Bike-Hook mounts directly to your rear door, not a trailer hitch. That means you can open one or both doors without removing your bikes—perfect for grabbing gear or sleeping without a hassle.